The Steubenville

EGISTER www.diosteub.org R Vol. 71, No. 3 SerViNg 13 couNtieS iN SoutheaSt oct. 9, 2015 News Briefs Synod place to listen to Holy Spirit, pope says The family is the answer, pope says By Cindy Wooden deposit of faith, which is not a museum to be visited or even VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The family is the simply preserved, but is a living spring from which the church answer to the two extremes facing the world – VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world Synod of Bishops drinks to quench the thirst and enlighten” people, he said. fragmentation and “homogenization,” in which on the family is not a parliament where participants will The synod hall and its small working groups, he said, everything is forced to be the same, Pope Francis negotiate or lobby, Pope Francis said, but it must be a place should be “a protected space where the church experiences said. of prayer where bishops speak with courage and open them- the action of the Holy Spirit.” The family based on marriage between a man selves to “God who always surprises us.” In a spirit of prayer, the pope said, the Spirit will speak and a woman is the answer because “it is the cell Opening the first working session of the synod Oct. 5, the through “everyone who allows themselves to be guided by of a society that balances the personal and com- pope said the synod’s 270 voting members need courage, God, who always surprises us, by God who reveals to the munal,” he said at his general audience Sept. 30 “pastoral and doctrinal zeal, wisdom, frankness and to keep little ones that which he has hidden from the wise and intel- in St. Peter’s Square. The family also can be “the always before our eyes the good of the church and of families ligent, by God who created the Sabbath for men and women model of a sustainable management of goods and and the supreme law – the salvation of souls.” and not vice versa, by God who leaves the 99 sheep to find the resources of creation” against today’s culture Arriving about 15 minutes before the session began, Pope the one missing sheep, by God who is always greater than of consumerism, he added. Francis welcomed to the synod hall the members, delegates our logic and our calculations.” The pope dedicated his audience talk to review- from other Christian communities and the men and women Synod members need “an apostolic courage that does not ing his Sept. 19-27 trip to Cuba and the United who will serve as experts and observers. allow itself to be afraid in the face of the seductions of the States, where he visited Washington, New York, The synod is not a convention or a parliament, Pope Francis world” that are attempting “to extinguish in human hearts the United Nations and Philadelphia for the World said, “but an expression of the church; it is the church that the light of truth” and replace it with “little and temporary Meeting of Families. He thanked Cuban President walks together to read reality with the eyes of faith and with lights,” he said. Raul Castro, U.S. President Barack Obama and the heart of God.” However, at the same time, Pope Francis said, apostolic U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for their Synod members must be faithful to church teaching, “the To Page 8 warm welcomes and extended his thanks to all the bishops and everyone who worked to make the trip possible. The pope made special mention of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia “for his commitment, piety, enthusiasm and his great love for the family,” which were seen in his work organizing the main focus of the pope’s trip – the World Meeting of Families. Canonization can renew mission spirit WASHINGTON (CNS) — For Catholic Exten- sion, the canonization of St. Junipero Serra – a Spanish-born Franciscan friar who carried out his mission work in the 18th century – Sept. 23 marked a renewal of the 110-year-old organiza- tion’s help to the marginalized. “We have to awaken our mission spirit in the United States,” said Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension. “You can’t do that just by being in the sanctuary. The good news is meant to be shared joyously. And it’s meant to be in the poorest places in the United States.” Ninty-four of 196 Catholic dioceses nationwide are classified as mission dioceses. Since its found- ing in 1905, Chicago-based Catholic Extension has been supporting the work and ministries of these dioceses, “where the faith is thriving but the resources are scarce.” Pope Francis celebrated the canonization Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Im- maculate Conception in Washington.

Christine and Joseph A. Schmidt wait with their children, Felicity, 11; Gianna, 9; Jonathan, 7; and Therese, 5, for a chance to see Pope Francis along a Philadelphia street. They caught a glimpse and also were among the throng at the papal Mass. The fam- ily represented the Diocese of Steubenville at the World Meeting of Families Sept. 21-28 in Philadel- phia. At left, Michele A. Santin, director, Diocese of Steubenville Office of Family and Social Concerns (), displays memorabilia from her visit to the White House when Pope Francis was the Holy Name Cathedral guest. (Photos provided and by DeFrancis) Renovation, Restoration and Renewal Story Page 5/ Bishop’s column Page 7 Page 12 2 the SteuBeNVille regiSter oct. 9, 2015 St. John Central (Grade) School changes leadership, expands classroom as well as computers. “I’ve always been happy here,” Young said. “It is a smooth tran- sition,” Victoria J. “Vicki” Nurczyk said of Young assuming the leadership role that she has held since the 2012- 13 school year. A Steubenville resi- dent, Nurczyk received her bachelor’s degree from the then The Col- lege of Steubenville and master’s in educational Victoria Nurczyk, standing, aids administration from Theresa Young in completing forms Franciscan University online, part of her job as interim of Steubenville, where principal at St. John Central (Grade) she is working part time School. with education students. Before becoming Michelle VanDorn, at desk, and Valerie Francis assist early learners in their expanded class- BELLAIRE — A woman who has called principal of St. John room at St. John Central (Grade) School, Bellaire. (Photos by DeFrancis) St. John Central (Grade) School home for Central, Nurczyk spent 24 years is its interim principal. her career affiliated with Catholic schools particularly, with the components of the teacher, and Nurczyk said they made the Theresa Young, a native of Neffs and in Steubenville, beginning at St. Anthony, children’s education that deals with liturgy decision in the spring to expand the size of member of Sacred Heart Parish there, who and then teaching and serving as principal and Catholic identity, Young said. the classroom to accommodate enrollment. graduated from Belmont County grade of Aquinas Central and finally working The number of students in the St. John Tony Francis and Tom Mullen, parents of and high schools, is transitioning into the at Bishop John King Mussio Central El- Central (Grade) School 3-year-old pre- St. John Central students, completed the principalship of the school that educates ementary, which she helped create when school and 4-year-old prekindergarten has work during summer months. students from early childhood through parochial schools in Jefferson County were grown for the 2015-16 school year. The The 4-year-olds are in class from 8:30 grade eight. restructured. increase resulted in a doubling of their a.m. until 1:30 p.m. four days a week. They Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey “I did what I wanted to do,” the mother classroom space. are assisted by Valerie Francis, newly M. Monforton made the interim appoint- and grandmother and Triumph of the Michelle VanDorn, early childhood hired aide. The 3-year-olds meet Fridays, ment. Cross Parish, Steubenville, member said. preschool/prekindergarten director and mornings or afternoons. Paul D. Ward is director of the diocese’s “I taught my faith,” Nurczyk said. Office of Christian Formation and Schools. At St. John Central, Young said she will Father Daniel Heusel is pastoral adminis- strive to continue to assist educators in trator of St. John Central (Grade) School. providing a Catholic education to students, Meanwhile, the early learners at the as a foundation for their success academi- school at 37th and Guernsey streets are cally, spiritually and socially. being educated in a renovated classroom. “I am seeing children of former students Young has been on staff at St. John Cen- in school,” Young said. “It lets you know tral since she graduated from Ohio Uni- you are doing something right here, if they versity, Athens, in 1991. During that time, are sending students back.” she has taught a number of grades – first Nancy Ducci, longtime St. John Central second, then fourth, first, seventh and fifth, (Grade) School teacher, will aid Young, Need A PAssPort? Citizens of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania come to the Jefferson County Auto Title Department or Rayland, Ohio Auto Title Department. Both offices open Monday – Friday and Rayland office is also open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ExCEPT when a holiday falls on a Friday or a Monday. Upon purchase of your PASSPORT with us, your photo I.D. is “FREE.” This can be a savings of $7 to $50. Call (740) 283-8509 or (740) 859-0411 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY • • • ALLOW 4 TO 6 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY • • • JOHN A. CORRIGAN JR., ClERk OF COuRTS www.jeffersoncountyoh.com the SteuBeNVille regiSter oct. 9, 2015 3

Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Mon- Bishop Monforton’s Schedule forton blesses Light of Life, Catholic radio ministries WDWC radio tower, transmitter and transmission equip- October ment, situated on a St. Clairsville 10 Diocesan Respect Life Conference Mass, Holy hilltop. Father David J. Cornett, pastor Family Church, Steubenville, 8:30 a.m. of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mass of solemn profession of vows, Mother Mary Parish, Barnesville, and St. Mary Marija Benedykta of the Cross, Basilica of St. Parish, Temperanceville, assisted Mary of the Assumption, Marietta, 7 p.m. Bishop Monforton. Lynne Snyder of 11 Visit Diocese of Steubenville youth conference Belington, West Virginia, also aided “Rise Up!” “Let Your Light Shine,” the bishop. Fourth-degree Knights St. Ambrose Church, Little Hocking, 3:30 p.m.; of the Commodore Jack Berry As- Mass, 4:40 p.m. sembly 802, Bridgeport, and Father 12 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, Francis Trettel, 1736, participate – 8:30 a.m. John Morris, Mike Abbott, Carl Duke 13 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, 7 a.m. and Ron Ginnetti. Bob Carubia, sta- Franciscan University of Steubenville, 6 p.m. tion president, said Light of Life is 14 Mother of Hope Deanery Council of Catholic a listener-supported, all-volunteer, Women day with the bishop, St. Francis of Assisi nonprofit radio ministry. WDWC-FM Church, Toronto, 11 a.m. 90.7 can be heard on the radio in 15 WAOB radio segment, 7:40 a.m., 8:40 a.m. the upper Ohio Valley and online or and 6:40 p.m. on a mobile device. The first Light 18 Red Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, of Life station went on the air in 11:30 a.m. North Central, West Virginia, in 2010. 19 Mass and lunch with Carmelite Sisters of the WLOL-FM 89.7 began broadcasting in Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, Steubenville, Morgantown, West Virginia, in 2011. 11:30 a.m. WDWC has been transmitting since 20 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, 7 a.m. 2012. Light of Life, an affiliate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, 6 p.m. Eternal Word Broadcasting Network, 23-24 Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of provides education, information and Jerusalem investiture, Columbus, Ohio opportunities for ecumenism, evan- gelization and catechesis, Carubia said. (Photo by DeFrancis) Diocesan priest dies at 74 CLEVELAND — Father John “Jack” Holmes, a Diocese of Steubenville priest, has died. World Mission Sunday observed during October Born July 26, 1941, in Cleveland, Father Holmes was the son of Harold and Lauretta Martens Holmes. STEUBENVILLE — World Mission Sunday will be “Pope Francis has shown himself to be a great teacher Raised in Cleveland, the deceased attended Catholic observed the weekend of Oct. 17-18 in every nation, in- with the heart of a missionary,” Bishop Monforton wrote. schools and entered Borromeo Seminary, a Diocese of cluding the United States, and a collection will be taken “Like Jesus, he teaches by word and example, keeping the Cleveland seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio, at the age of 14. up during weekend Masses in the Diocese of Steubenville poor, the troubled and the vulnerable in clear view at all He continued his studies at St. John Vianney Seminary, at that time to directly benefit the mission church, said times. ... Our , at every level and by its Bloomingdale. Steubenville Diocese Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton. very nature, is missionary. Its origin is in the very mission He was ordained to the priesthood May 17, 1969, at During a message for the upcoming 89th World Mission of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit.” Holy Name Cathedral, Steubenville, by Bishop John King Day, Pope Francis said, “... (T)here is an urgent need to The Society for the Propagation of the Faith is the pope’s Mussio. reaffirm that the central ideal of mission is Jesus Christ, chief missionary arm, providing resources for more than Since the late 1980s, Father Holmes had been on leave, and that this ideal demands the total gift of oneself to the 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin outside the diocese. proclamation of the Gospel. On this point there can be no America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Father Holmes died Oct. 3. A funeral Mass was cel- compromise: Those who by God’s grace accept the mis- Donations make it possible for priests, religious and cat- ebrated Oct. 9 at Our Lady of Angels Church, Cleveland. sion, are called to live the mission. ... echists to reach out to communities, families and children. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Ohio. “Today, the church’s mission is faced by the challenge of Father Timothy J. Kozak, Sacred Heart Parish, Pomeroy, Siblings Mary Nist, Ruth Ann Bielek, Theresa Parente, meeting the needs of all people to return to their roots and pastor, is mission director for the Steubenville Diocese. Tom and Ted survive, as well as many nieces and nephews. to protect the values of their respective cultures. This means Names of donors he receives will be mailed a copy of Mission knowing and respecting other traditions and philosophical magazine by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. systems, and realizing that all peoples and cultures have the right to be helped from within their own traditions to Fellow Catholics Fort steuben burIal estates AssoCIatIon enter into the mystery of God’s wisdom and to accept the 801 Canton Road – Wintersville OH 43953 Gospel of Jesus, who is light and transforming strength (740) 266-6101 for all cultures.” The pope, Bishop Monforton pointed out in a letter that will J&D “Where the Memory of Beautiful Lives be read at Masses in the Steubenville Diocese Oct. 10 and Will be Kept Beautiful . . . Always” 11, asked: “Who are the first to whom the Gospel message WAterProoFiNg must be proclaimed? The answer, found so often throughout Since 1939 Pre-need planning for graves, vaults, bronze the Gospel, is clear: It is the poor, the little ones and the sick, memorials and chapel mausoleum. those who are often looked down upon or forgotten, those • Basement Waterproofing who cannot repay us (see, Lk 14: 13-14). ... There is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor. May we • Foundation Repair never abandon them” – “The Joy of the Gospel” (“Evangelii Full Wall Anchors Gaudium”), Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation. • Free Basement Inspection & Estimates Liberty bANk “Serving the Community Since 1896” • Day, Evening or Weekend Appointments Shop at Home 314 Park ave., Ironton 1-800-Verydry (740) 532-2856 • (740) 886-9491 1-800-837-9379 www.libbk.com visit ForYourMarriage.org FDIC Joe Billante 4 the SteuBeNVille regiSter oct. 9, 2015 In November election, Ohio bishops support Issues 1,2, oppose Issue 3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The general elec- “We appreciate that this issue was well Issue 3 that the scope of this amendment is poor! It is vital that government leaders and tion is Nov. 3 in the state of Ohio; early debated in the Ohio General Assembly, and overly broad. We worry about the negative financial leaders take heed and broaden voting and absentee voting started Oct. 6. that it was placed on the ballot with strong consequences broad exposure to mari- their horizons, working to ensure that all In the Catholic Tradition, responsible bipartisan support. juana will have, especially on children. We citizens have dignified work, education citizenship is a virtue, and participation in “Legislative districts should be fairly strongly believe that many of the proposed and health care. Why not turn to God and political life is a moral obligation, Ohio’s established, facilitate active citizen partici- legalization provisions do not belong in the ask him to inspire their plans? I am firmly Catholic bishops reminded. The responsi- pation, assure effective accountability and State Constitution. The Catholic Bishops convinced that openness to the transcen- bility to make political choices rests with accessibility to both voters and elected of- of Ohio are opposed to Issue 3.” dent can bring about a new political and each person and his or her properly formed ficials, and ensure the common good of all Statistics from the Catholic Confer- economic mindset which would help to conscience. in society. Issue 1 provides a prudentially ence of Ohio show, as of January 2014, break down the wall of separation between Catholic voters are called to properly viable process for achieving these goals. 1,964,274 Catholics in the state of Ohio. the economy and the common good of form their consciences in preparation for The Catholic Bishops of Ohio support Is- That is 17 percent of a total populace of society.” voting and for the continued advocacy for sue 1.” 11,288,817. The church has 1,608 priests just laws and policies required after voting. Issue 2: Anti-Monopoly amendment – in the state; 2,662 sisters; 204 brothers; A prayer before an election – The process should focus on moral prin- “Economic justice calls for a balance 814 deacons; 773 parishes; 84 health care “Lord God, as the election approaches, ciples, the defense of life, the needs of the between free market practices and public hospitals and centers; 190 cemeteries; 13 we seek to better understand the issues weak and the pursuit of the common good. actions that protect the common good. colleges or universities; 122,700 students and concerns that confront our city/state/ It requires constant prayer, understanding Our teaching refers to this as pursuing a in 401 Catholic schools; 98,905 religious country, and how the Gospel compels us of church teaching and discernment that proper equilibrium between subsidiarity education students; and 76 special centers to respond as faithful citizens in our com- goes beyond campaign rhetoric and parti- and solidarity (Compendium of the Social for social services serving 1,278,865 per- munity. We ask for eyes that are free from san politics, they said. Doctrine of the Church, Paragraphs 353, sons annually. blindness so that we might see each other There are three statewide issues on the 354). A representative from the Catholic as brothers and sisters, one and equal in Nov. 3 ballot. The Catholic Bishops of “We appreciate that the Ohio General Conference of Ohio quoted “The Joy of dignity, especially those who are victims Ohio – Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Assembly, with bipartisan support, placed the Gospel” (“Evangelii Gaudium”), Pope of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. , Bishop of Cincinnati Joseph this issue on the ballot. We agree with Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “I ask God We ask for ears that will hear the cries of R. Binzer, Bishop of Cleveland Richard proponents that the Constitution should be to give us more politicians capable of children unborn and those abandoned, men G. Lennon, Bishop of Columbus Frederick used to protect fundamental rights of all in- sincere and effective dialogue aimed at and women oppressed because of race or F. Campbell, Bishop of Byzantine Eparchy dividuals, not to guarantee financial profits healing the deepest roots – and not simply creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds of Parma John Kudrick, Bishop of Steu- for a select few. The Catholic Bishops of the appearances – of the evils in our world! and hearts that are open to hearing the benville Jeffrey M. Monforton, Bishop Ohio support Issue 2.” Politics, though often denigrated, remains voice of leaders who will bring us closer of Toledo Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Issue 3: Production and Sale of a lofty vocation and one of the highest to your kingdom. We pray for discernment Youngstown George V. Murry, Bishop of marijuana for medicinal and personal forms of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the so that we may choose leaders who hear Romanian Catholic Eparchy of Canton J. purposes – common good. your word, live your love, and keep in the Michael Botean and Bishop of St. Josaphat “The Catechism of the Catholic Church “We need to be convinced that charity is ways of your truth as they follow in the Ukrainian Eparchy, Parma, Bohdan J. warns that the nontherapeutic use of drugs the principle not only of microrelationships steps of Jesus and his apostles and guide Danylo – have taken a supportive position inflicts very grave damage on human health (with friends, with family members or us to your kingdom of justice and peace. on Issues 1 and 2, while opposing Issue 3. and life (Paragraph 2291). Practicing the within small groups) but also of macrore- We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus On Sept. 30, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio virtue of temperance disposes one to avoid lationships (social, economic and political Christ and through the power of the Holy issued the following recommendations: every kind of excess, including drunken- ones). Spirit. Amen.” Issue 1: Creation of a bipartisan, ness and substance abuse. “I beg the Lord to grant us more politi- public process for drawing legislative “We do not believe that Issue 3 is well cians who are genuinely disturbed by the For more information on the ballot is- districts – conceived. We agree with opponents of state of society, the people, the lives of the sues, log on www.ohiocathconf.org. Mary’s Meals receives Franciscan University’s highest nonacademic honor STEUBENVILLE — Mary’s Meals – and Franciscan University of Steubenville became involved in Mary’s Meals when he of the venture in a book, “The Shed That the international charitable organization students – was awarded the Franciscan taught on the Gaming, Austria, Franciscan Fed A Million Children.” that receives support from Bishop John University of Steubenville Poverello campus. The university students support Mary’s Meals grew from a project King Mussio Central Junior High School Medal during a Sept. 20 special ceremony. one kitchen entirely, which costs an ap- MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother, Staff, students and administrators from proximate $12,000 a year, Minto said, dur- Fergus, initiated 23 years ago. Then they the junior high in Steubenville and univer- ing a recent telephone conversation with organized a local appeal for food, clothing sity gathered in the university’s Finnegan the Register. Cost of a kitchen depends on and medicine, took a week off work and Field House’s upper level to applaud the number of children fed, which hinges drove the supplies to Bosnia. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of on how large the school is. “There are so many different stories Mary’s Meals. The concept behind Mary’s Meals is about Mary’s Meals (named after the Mary’s Meals received the award be- simple. When a child attends school, he mother of Jesus). It is a fruit of prayer,” cause it exemplifies the call of Christ to or she gets a meal. The meals are prepared MacFarlane-Barrow said. “It is transform- love the least among us, as it feeds more by the locals in kitchens they have created, ing lives. Every child in the world should than 1 million needy children daily in im- and the food cooked is locally harvested. receive a meal every day. There is more poverished countries, a university spokes- MacFarlane-Barrow writes of the success than enough food for all of us.” man said. The Poverello Medal, which bears an image of St. Francis giving money to the poor, is Franciscan University’s highest nonacademic award. Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School students have raised money for two years in a row for Mary’s Meals, and will continue to collect dol- lars to maintain “Cynthia’s Kitchen,” said Theresa Danaher, principal. The kitchen in Liberia is named in honor of deceased Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow re- High School student Cynthia Phillipson. ceives the Poverello Medal from She participated in Mary’s Meals in 2014. Regular Franciscan Mary’s Meals was organized on the Sean O. Sheridan, Franciscan Uni- Franciscan University of Steubenville cam- versity of Steubenville president. pus in 2009 by Andrew Minto, a member (Photo by DeFrancis) of the university’s theology faculty, who THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015 5 To see the pope – unforgettable experience, diocesan parishioners say SteubenVille — they traveled to philadelphia and attitudes. the pope smiled a lot and seemed happy to be lies on benjamin Franklin parkway. the Schmidts got a Washington, D.C., by plane, cars and buses. here, she continued. bystanders appeared to be holding glimpse. “in a flash only a few feet in front of us, pope they all had a goal in common – to see pope Francis their breaths in great anticipation of the pope’s message, Francis went by. We saw him. it almost did not seem real. who was on a three-city tour of the united States. she added. “it was very simple – love one another; help He was being driven very fast, so it was a quick look, but they were not disappointed. those in need.” we saw him with our own eyes. it was an incredible thrill,” As Joseph A. Schmidt and his wife Christine and their the Schmidts began their pilgrimage to philadelphia Christine Schmidt wrote. children Felicity, Gianna, Jonathan and therese were set- after Mass at their home parish, the basilica of St. Mary For the papal Mass Sept. 27 everyone walked. the tling into hour after hour of newness as the Diocese of Steu- of the Assumption, Marietta, and with the blessing of Schmidts picked their spot for Mass in sight of the altar. benville representatives at the World Meeting of Families, their pastor, Msgr. John Michael Campbell, rector of the because of the four-hour wait, they took naps on the Sept. 21-28, in philadelphia, Michele A. Santin, director, basilica. thirteen hours later, they arrived in philadelphia, ground. the papal parade allowed a second glance at the diocesan office of Family and Social Concerns (Catholic already filled with clergy, religious and from all over pope, Christine Schmidt said. Charities) was driving with her husband, bryan. the two the world, Christine Schmidt said. the excitement was Father James M. Dunfee, pastor of St. Agnes parish, were en route to Washington, where they would go to the palpable. Mingo Junction, was among those who took a motor coach White House to greet the pope. other Steubenville Diocese After signing in the next day, they joined the throng with to lancaster, pennsylvania, and then an Amtrak train to parishioners, joined with their priests, and boarded buses to World Meeting of Family t-shirts, see-through backpacks and from philadelphia. take them to witness the pope celebrate an open air Mass. and green lanyard name tags. At the Mass that opened the His group, a member of it metered out, walked four miles And, the diocese’s bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton not only World Meeting of Families, the procession lasted a full 21 to their destination, the papal Mass, Father Dunfee said. it participated in the pomp in Washington, D.C., surrounding minutes, she calculated. was a packed place, 860,000 people, with an afternoon of the papal visit to the nation’s capital, but also was in a pew Days that followed meant the Youth Congress for the entertainment, and all thrilled at seeing the pope, Father and on the ground in philadelphia (see, column page 7). three older children, and speakers and vendors for the Dunfee said. When the massive screen showed that Mass president barack obama had greeted pope Francis Sept. adults and the youngest Schmidt who had to accompany her had begun, everyone became silent, he said. people stood, 22 upon his arrival in the united States. the pope was here parents. When there was an opportunity, a little sightsee- sat and knelt, when possible, during Mass. they responded. after a visit to Cuba Sept. 19-22. ing in the historic city occurred. Since Christine Schmidt they listened. “it was very impressive,” Father Dunfee As guests of Catholic Charities uSA, the Santins boarded home schools the children, she wanted to be able to show said. a bus at 5:30 a.m., Sept. 23, for the White House and the them some of the things they had been learning about dur- the crowd was a mix of all ages and ethnicity. that is arrival ceremony honoring pope Francis, Michele Santin ing history lessons. “Jonathan was amazed to see a chair what is unique about America, Father Dunfee reminded. said. the two were among those standing in the crowd on George Washington had sat in,” she said. When the pope goes to Korea, he sees Koreans, but when he the D.C. lawn. later, they were in a seat for the canoniza- lunching with bishop Monforton, which included ice comes to America, he sees Spanish, Vietnamese, english, tion of St. Junipero Serra – an 18th-century, Spanish-born cream; conversing with families, even when there was a etc. Franciscan friar missionary. the Mass, celebrated by pope language barrier; and having each day that held so many A “society grows strong, grows in goodness, grows in Francis, was at the basilica of the national Shrine of the surprises made us feel blessed, Christine Schmidt said. beauty and truly grows if it is built on the foundation of immaculate Conception in Washington. “it was all very the World Meeting of Families was “amazing – innu- the family,” the pope is quoted as saying at the Festival exciting, but very peaceful,” Michele Santin said. merable blessings, fun, opportunities and absolute exhaus- of Families. “All of the love that God has in himself, all She characterized her entire trip to Washington as be- tion.” of the beauty that God has in himself, all of the truth that ing one where she witnessed people with happy, positive pope Francis arrived Sept. 26 for the Festival of Fami- God has in himself, he gives to the family. And a family is truly a family when it is able to open its arms and receive all of this love.” to the travelers from the diocese who witnessed it first- hand – the woman who told of riding the bus that picked up noble County passengers with her daughter for a quick trip to philadelphia to the Schmidts who spent a week there and even took a side trip to step in the ocean on the way home – pope Francis’ visit to the united States was as Christine Schmidt put it, “an enormous gift.”

Mt. Calvary CeMetery 94 Mt. Calvary Lane Steubenville, OH 43952 Phone: (740) 264-1331 Fax: (740) 264-9203 e-mail: [email protected] Eternal Rest Grant Them, O Lord Richard A. Pizzoferrato, Superintendent

Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary School students, in Jennifer Filby’s second grade, show off the miters they made for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. The miters include the papal Refrigeration • Heating • crest. The students include Michael Fink, sitting left, and Zachary Napoli, sitting right; kneeling from Air Conditioning left James Henderson, Sagan Smarrella, Sophia Henderson, Karlie Nese, Chloe Wilson, Lynn Cai, Colegate Drive, Marietta Clare Croskey and Lucy Harold; and standing from left. Jenna Shoemaker, Mary Rohde, Lizzy Greve, 373-5869 Addison Jolley, Clara Lively, Nicholas Harbert, Emma Mitchell, Santiago Descalzo, Matthew Sprochi, Ireland Marshall and Mia Dao. (Photo provided) Schuetz Funeral Home CiTy ReSCue Tri-State Furniture • tV •AppliAnCeS Mingo Junction, ohio MiSSion, inC. (740) 317-7282 143 n. FourtH St. Prompt pick-up Jeffrey Schuetz liC Clothing • Household Misc. Printing SteubenVille oH 43952 Full service casket and vault Furniture • Glassware • Small Appliances pHone: 283-1222 $4,999 644 Market St. Company Cremation and urn, $1,195 283-1621 or 282-4851 Commercial Printing Centre Wheeling CAWLEY & PEOPLES Market House 157 N. 3rd St. 232-8510 Steubenville FUNERAL HOMES Marietta (373-1111) lowell (896-3000) 2226 Market St., 740/283-3686 Wheeling barlow (678-2277) 800/642-1166 6 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015

St. John Paul II Jesus and Truth

By Bishop Emeritus Gilbert I. Sheldon and not as the scribes” (Mk 1: 22). the pope points out: of heretics and dissenters “this authority was constituted especially by the power in past centuries, failing to one of the most interesting dialogues in the Gospels is of truth contained in Christ’s preaching. ... this is the au- take into account that the that of Jesus before the roman governor pontius pilate. the thority of truth whose source is God himself.” We saw that spirit of the times was quite accusation that the chief priests brought against Jesus was authority of Christ expressed in the Sermon on the Mount different from our own. that he claimed to be the Messiah and, therefore, a king. when he said, several times: “it is said ... but I say to you As for our lord himself, this put him at odds with ...” (Mt 5: 21-48). Jesus spoke with the “He refused to impose the Bishop Sheldon the romans who would authority of the prime lawgiver himself. truth by force on those who consider any such claim to As for Our Lord himself, “it is the authority of the truth, by reason spoke against it.” We recall an incident after some of his be treason against the ro- “He refused to impose the truth by force of which the new law (i.e., the Gospel) disciples returned after being expelled from a Samaritan man emperor. the romans on those who spoke against it.” becomes for humanity a binding principle town. John and James asked Jesus if they should call down would not be interested in of conduct.” the pope points out, too, that, fire from heaven upon that town. “He turned toward them the claim that he was the as Moses was the divinely commissioned only to reprimand them” (lk 9: 51-55). in John paul’s Jewish Messiah, but they bristled at any claim of ruling authority for the old Covenant, Jesus was such for the words, “not by force of blows does his rule assert its authority other than that of . pilate asked Jesus, “Are new, but with this important difference: Moses spoke as claims. it is established by witnessing to the truth ... and you the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom delegate of God. Jesus spoke in the person of God himself! it extends its dominion by the love whereby Christ, lifted does not belong to this world.” pilate came back with, “So As such, he spoke not only as conveyer of truth, but as up on the cross, draws all men to himself.” you are a king.” Jesus relied, “it is you who say i am a the author and source of truth. “Heaven and earth will pass king. the reason i was born and came into this world is away, but my words will not pass away” (Mk 13: 31). Jesus to testify to the truth” (Jn 18: 33-37). hinted at this when he rebuked the pharisees for their fail- notice that Jesus is highlighting two concepts here: that ure to believe, pointing out that the Queen of Sheba came StateMent of ownerShip of kingship (i.e., power and authority of one man over oth- from afar to hear the wisdom of Solomon, “but you have ManageMent and CirCulation (required by 39 u.S.C. 3685) ers) and truth. pilate asks, (like many intelligentsia today) something greater than Solomon here” (Mt 12: 42). peter Date of Filing: Sept. 28, 2015 recognized this when, after the discourse on the bread of title of publication: the Steubenville register “What is truth?” the institution of royal kingship is a hu- publication no. 521680 man creation. that is what our lord meant when he said, life and the defection of many of his disciples, Jesus asked Frequency of issue: biweekly no. of issues published Annually: 26 “it is you who say that i am a king.” in other words, my the Apostles if they, too, would walk away from him. peter Annual Subscription price: $15 (ohio), $17 (out of state), $24 (foreign) answered: “to whom shall we go? You have the words of location of known office of publication: box 160, Jefferson County, Steubenville oH 43952 claim to kingship is something totally different from any location of headquarters or general business office of the published: box 969, Steubenville human notion of power and authority. it is based on reality eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced oH 43952 names and addresses of publisher and editor: itself. that is what truth means: the perception of reality. that you are God’s holy one” (Jn 6: 68-69). publisher: Diocese of Steubenville, box 969, Steubenville oH 43952 John paul comments: “Here we touch on the problem editor: pat DeFrancis, box 160, Steubenville oH 43952 So, what’s reality? it’s the fact that all things – including Managing editor: none mankind itself – are the way they are because God created of human freedom to accept or not to accept the eternal owner: Diocese of Steubenville, box 969, Steubenville oH 43952 Known bondholders: none them that way (whether evolved or not). the “good news” truth contained in Christ’s teaching.” He refers to the Authorized to mail at Special rates: Has not changed during preceding 12 months : “the Council first of all stated Circulation: Average Actual no. that Jesus came to preach is that God, our Creator, is the no. Copies Copies Single only true power and authority and that he has a plan for us. that ‘all men are bound to seek the truth, especially in what each issue issue During published Jesus’ mission is to lay that plan before us and call us to concerns God and his church,’ but also that ‘truth cannot preceding nearest to impose itself except by virtue of its own truth, as it makes 12 months Filing Date respond to it freely. A little later, Jesus would point out to A. total no. Copies printed pilate: “You would have no power over me whatever, if it its entrance into the mind at once quietly and with power” (net press run): 14,949 14,344 b. paid Circulation: were not given you from above” (Jn 19: 11). God, having (Declaration on religious Freedom, “Dignitatis Humanae,” 1. Sales through dealers paragraph 1). it states further that human dignity forbids and carriers, street created him free, permits him to create his own institutions, vendors and counter sales: -0- -0- including the way he governs himself. We might note, as an coercion on the part of any human agency in this regard. 2. Mail Subscriptions: 14,829 14,224 C. total paid Circulation: 14,829 14,224 aside, that any government that recognizes the kingship of nevertheless the same document goes on to say that people D. Free Distribution by Mail, have an obligation to accept the truth once it is recognized Carrier or other Means, God and takes it into consideration in its activities, would Samples, Complimentary work fine, but any government that does not, will ultimately and to adhere to it by ordering their lives accordingly (see, and other Free Copies: 120 120 e. total Distribution: fail! Declaration on religious Freedom, paragraph 2). Such is (Sum of C and D): 14,949 14,344 the nature of religious freedom. unfortunately, there were F. Copies not Distributed St. John paul says, “Speaking of Jesus’ preaching, even 1. office use, left over, his opponents expressed in their own way its fundamental times in the church’s history when these principles were unaccounted, Spoiled After printing: -0- -0- significance when they said to him, ‘teacher, we know that allowed to be obscured by other considerations, to the 2. returns from detriment of the church’s credibility in later ages. people news Agents: -0- -0- ... you teach the way of God according to the truth.’” (Mk G. total (Sum of e, F1 & 2 – 12: 14). on other occasions, “the people were astonished will be quick to bring up in this connection such things should equal net press run shown in A): 14,949 14,344 at his teaching for he taught them as one having authority as the (much exaggerated) inquisition and its treatment percent paid and/or requested Circulation 99% 99% i certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. The Pope, Congress and a Trappist Monk pat DeFrancis Editor By Bishop Robert Barron way around a Smart board. but what stays most power- fully with me is the pope speaking to a joint meeting of i had the extraordinary privilege last week of following the united States Congress in Washington, D.C. the pope’s pilgrimage at very close quarters. i had this ac- My first assignment for nbC last week was the today The Steubenville Register Biweekly publication of the Diocese of Steubenville cess both as a bishop and as a commentator for nbC news. Show’s coverage of the pope’s arrival on the south lawn of P.O. Box 160, 422 Washington St. it was thrilling indeed to witness just how rapturously the the White House. As i sat on the platform with Matt lauer Steubenville, OH 43952-5160 American people received and Maria Shriver, i looked across at the stately obelisk of email: [email protected] the pope and how affected the Washington Monument, and i remembered an extraor- the Holy Father was by this dinary event from the mid-19th century. Along with many Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, publisher Pat DeFrancis, editor reception. Many images other world leaders, pope pius iX had sent a block for the [email protected] stay vividly in my mind: the construction of the monument to the father of our country, Janice M. Ward, circulation/advertising pope kissing the forehead but an angry mob of anti-Catholic bigots took that piece [email protected] of the 10-year-old boy with of marble and threw it into the potomac. this of course cerebral palsy, the rabbi and was not an isolated or purely egregious act of vandalism; Telephone (740) 282-3631; FAX (740) 282-3238 imam praying together at rather, it partook of a widespread and deeply rooted hatred Subscription rate $15 per year in state of Ohio; the Sept. 11th memorial, a of Catholicism that lasted in this country in fairly virulent $17 per year outside the state of Ohio; little boy from a new York form up to the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960. that the $24 per year to all foreign countries

Catholic school showing the pope of rome would be graciously received at the White Periodicals postage paid at Steubenville, OH 43952 SSN 0744-77IX pope how to maneuver his Bishop Barron To Page 8 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015 7

Papal Visit By Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton and Social Concerns, Michele Santin and her husband, bryan. “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build While pope Francis traveled to new York, most of us my church” (Mt 16: 18). bishops traveled to philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. While the visit with pope Francis began that As the recent papal visit is still fresh in our minds, Saturday afternoon in front of independence Hall, how it seems appropriate to share some reflections in appropriate that at the World Meeting of Families, i had my article concerning my privilege to be both in opportunity to share a meal with one of our diocesan Washington, D.C., and in philadelphia with our families, the Schmidts. Holy Father, pope Francis. Saturday evening pope Francis kicked off the evening’s the first opportunity my brother bishops and venue for the World Meeting of Families celebrated in i had to interact with pope Francis was at the song. the number of venues at this celebration was a Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington, D.C., as striking reminder of the pluralistic nature of our Christian together we prayed midday prayer. i was edified family. it was a long evening for many as the celebration to participate with the nearly 300 u.S. bishops in went into the 9:30 to 10 p.m. hour, but one could see that attendance at the liturgy and, in a particular way, even to the end of the evening pope Francis was filled with to sense that, together with Jesus, we were in that great joy and vitality. not bad for a 78-year-old pontiff upper room just as the first bishops of the Church, whose usual body clock is six hours different than ours! namely, the Apostles. Much informal discussion in his words throughout the World Meeting of Families, occurred throughout the day among my brother pope Francis reminded us that there is always the Cross bishops and myself as each shared stories of our in the family, but there also is always the resurrection. Bishop Monforton own particular flock. namely, the Holy Father reminds us that with the pres- later that day, we again joined with pope Fran- ence of Jesus in our lives there always is hope. My brother lies and to all Americans alike at each and every cis, this time at the basilica of the immaculate bishops and i had opportunity to visit with the Holy Father location he visited on his whirlwind pilgrimage Conception, but due to the size of the crowd, the one final time in the main chapel of St. Charles borromeo here in the united States. Mass was outdoors. At this eucharistic celebration, Seminary in philadelphia. the Holy Father reminded my i am grateful to have had the opportunity to be pope Francis canonized the missionary, Father Ju- brother bishops and me that we are members of a family present on behalf of our beloved diocese as well as nipero Serra, which reminded me of the words of and must be able to serve in the midst of the family and to show fraternal support as a fellow shepherd. this St. Vincent de paul: “it is not enough for me to love not at a distance. recent visit of pope Francis is a striking reminder God if my neighbor does not love God.” Certainly, At the evening Mass at benjamin Franklin parkway, of the words from one of his predecessors, that is, St. Junipero Serra embodied that pilgrim’s charge. pope Francis articulated the truth that it is impossible to pope St. John paul ii: “To maintain a joyful family i am grateful that following the liturgy i had the overestimate the family in Church as well as within the requires much from both the parents and the chil- opportunity to come across a couple of our fellow culture. in his humility, as well as in his joyful demeanor, dren. Each member of the family has to become, diocesan faithful, namely, the director of Family our Holy Father provided words of encouragement to fami- in a special way, the servant of others.”

The Pull of Possessions (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time) By Father Paul J. Walker these, even from his youth. We need to recall that the man’s must first be open to those in need. the man’s relationship question was one of the most problematic in Jewish law, to God seems based on knowledge of facts or ideas about What a great story this is in Mark’s Gospel! like every for keeping the law involved not only the decalogue, but God; one based on laws, rules, commands and demands. gospel story, it is not about what happened some 2,000 the 613 precepts that now, through rabbinic teaching and Jesus extends the invitation to let go of all that and follow years ago, but it is a story about us, now, present day. Also, tradition, accompanied it! him into the mystery and joy of knowing God. one of the like every gospel story, it is a mixed bag of blessings and Here, Mark slips in a comment that some would find possessions to which the man is clinging is his religion, unwanted surprises, feast and famine, comfort and chal- perplexing: “Jesus, looking at him with love. ...” Jesus’ his knowledge of the torah, teachings about God, rules lenge! heart goes out to this man. Many times Jesus was angry and commands to obey (all 613 of them). let’s examine the story: Mark notes that Jesus was “set- at those who claimed they had met all the demands of the As the dialogue between the two of them abruptly ends, ting out on a journey. ...” this is the context or framework law. Maybe what Jesus saw here was not pride or hypoc- Jesus suggests it’s not just senseless stripping away or of Mark’s Gospel – Jesus is always “on the way.” it is, risy, but a kind of anxiety, a perfectionism leading him to letting go for nothing. there is always an intimation that of course, the way to the cross and it is this journey that worry that perhaps there were other rules he hadn’t known it will all come back to you in a new and fuller way: “no contextualizes all the encounters Jesus has with all kinds of about. “Come on Jesus, clue me in, what other requirements one who has given up ... for my sake, who will not receive people – pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, his own disciples, are there? What must i do to inherit everlasting life?” a hundred times more now in this present age. ...” men and women and children, all kinds of folks. Matthew Jesus’ response to the man’s question is a perfectionist’s thus remains the nagging question for you and me: and luke paint this journey as well, but not in so striking nightmare. Here is some new, even stricter requirement What part of my baggage will i not strip away? to what do a way as does Mark. worse than all the old rules! “Go, sell what you have, and i cling? the answers here don’t mean just money or pos- He says that a man “ran up, knelt down ... and asked, give to the poor ... come follow me.” sessions, they also mean those attitudes (anger, suspicion, what must i do to inherit eternal life.” We need to be at- Here is a common dynamic in encounters with Jesus: envy) i “possess” in relationship with others. i cling to my tentive to these verbs. He ran up, indicating go, sell, give, follow. the man can’t meet notion regarding who God is and how he acts in the world, there was perhaps an anxious air about his what he sees as demands, so “ ... he went away i cling to judgmental pictures i paint of others, i cling to question. He’s waited a long time to find sad, for he had many possessions.” What he relationships i have with others, i cling to the image of a the wandering rabbi and has been carrying should have heard, he did not. Jesus is offering bygone church. i cling. i cling. i cling. Jesus once offered with him his desire to “inherit eternal life.” a completely new way of living. the man is a poignant insight into the attraction of wealth and riches: the way he phrases the question is telling: unable to follow him, the invitation receives “Where your treasure is, there is your heart as well” (see, “What must i do to inherit eternal life?” no rSVp – the man’s hands are grasping his Matt 6: 21 and lk 12: 34). Apparently, he thinks the way to qualify possessions, so he is unable to catch the new for this inheritance is to keep all the rules, life Jesus offers. Father Walker is a Diocese of Steubenville priest, re- to do all that’s required. Jesus notes six of Giving to the poor is not another good deed tired from active parish ministry. He continues to reside the commandments (the ones having to do he must do to qualify for eternal life. rather it in his hometown, McConnellsville, where he presides at with this man’s relationship to others). So is, as one spiritual writer notes, “ ... the flip side weekday and Sunday Masses at St. James Church and the man says, yes, he indeed has observed Father Walker of living in grace.” our hearts opening to God writes a regular column for The Steubenville Register. 8 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015 Synod From Page 1 guez Maradiaga of tegucipalpa began oct. of marriage. of offering a “penitential path” to such courage does not tremble in fear “before 5, telling the bishops: “We are not a church the Catholic Church at every level, he couples, a path that would lead to their the hardening of certain hearts that despite in danger of extinction, far from it. neither said, must affirm the missionary role of receiving absolution and having access good intentions drive people further from is the family, although it is threatened and families, ensuring married couples are part to the eucharist, perhaps gradually. but, God.” struggling.” of marriage preparation programs, family he said, his opinion was that such a path evangelical humility is “emptying the synod, he said, is not a place “to support groups and outreach to families in necessarily would require a promise of oneself of one’s own convictions and mourn or lament” the challenges families crisis emotionally or economically. sexual abstinence. prejudices in order to listen to our brother face, but to rejoice and seek perfection and “the life of the human being and of “between the true and false, between bishops and fill ourselves with God,” he to help families do the same. humanity is part of a great project, that of good and evil, there is no graduality,” he said. it is a humility, “which leads us not the discussions aim at “the unanimity God the creator,” he said. “As in all aspects said. “even if some forms of cohabitation to point a finger in judgment of others, but that comes from dialogue,” he said, but of life, we find our fullness and our hap- have some positive aspects,” for example to extend a hand to help them up again can be disturbed by “ideas defended to the piness if we are able to freely and wisely in the joint care of children, “that does without ever feeling superior to them.” extreme.” put ourselves into this great project that is not imply the unions can be presented as trust-filled prayer is an attitude of Hungarian Cardinal peter erdo of full of wisdom and love.” good.” openness to God and silencing one’s own esztergom-budapest, chosen by the pope turning to the widely debated topic of responding to reporters later, Cardinal preferences “to listen to the soft voice of to introduce the discussion, spoke for the pastoral care of divorced and civilly re- erdo said his report’s affirmation of the God who speaks in silence,” pope Fran- close to an hour, outlining the questions married Catholics, Cardinal erdo said pas- indissolubility of marriage and moving cis told the synod members. “Without the synod will be called to discuss over tors must be ready to help couples verify away from seeking a pastoral approach to listening to God, all of our words will be the course of three weeks. the gathering whether or not their church marriage was allowing those couples to receive Com- just words that don’t quench or satisfy.” is set to conclude with a Mass oct. 25. valid. if it was a valid marriage, he said, it munion were the result of the input the Without prayer, “all our decisions will be looking at the situation of families is indissoluble, as Jesus himself taught. synod sought from Catholics around the just decorations that instead of exalting the around the world, he said, one of the pri- “the mercy of God offers pardon to the world after the extraordinary synod on the Gospel cover and hide it.” mary challenges is economic. too many sinner, but requires conversion,” Cardinal family last year. the gathering began with mid-morning families do not have food, shelter or em- erdo said. if it is impossible for a person to Cardinal Andre Vingt-trois of paris, one prayer, which included the reading of a ployment. Young people delay marriage return to his or her spouse, then the church of the synod presidents, told reporters, “if passage from the Second letter to the and parenthood because they do not have requires that in the new union the partners you are looking for a spectacular change in Corinthians: “brothers, rejoice. Mend your or think they do not have the means to refrain from sexual relations. church doctrine you will be disappointed.” ways, encourage one another, agree with support a family. Millions of families are “it is not the failure of the first marriage, At the same time, said italian Archbishop one another, live in peace, and the God of torn apart by war and migration. but living together in a second relationship bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto, special secre- love and peace will be with you.” in addition, the cardinal said, with an that impedes access to the eucharist,” he tary of the synod, “the synod is not gath- throughout the synod, members will exultation of individualism there is a wide- said. ering to say nothing.” the goal is to find offer a brief meditation during the morning spread distrust of institutions – including Cardinal erdo said the synod would be new pastoral methods to bring the church prayer. Honduran Cardinal oscar rodri- of the church, the state and the institution called to examine more carefully the idea “closer to the men and women of its time.” The Pope From Page 6 of supreme importance, for when a sense of God evanesces – as it has increasingly House and welcomed to speak before the in our secularized Western world – all we entire Congress of the united States would have left for understanding human affairs have struck most Americans, for much of are psychological and political categories. our history, as simply unthinkable. And this Armed only with these, we fall into the cus- is why (and i’ll confess it openly) my eyes tomary patterns of left and right, liberal and filled with tears as i saw the pope standing conservative, open to change and suspi- at the rostrum in the House of representa- cious of change, etc. And this, furthermore, tives, the cheers of the gathered lawmakers makes Catholic social teaching so con- washing over him. founding to the pundits and politicos. How And as i listened to the pope’s words that can the Catholic Church simultaneously While Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus and women in formation day, i was even more astonished. As is his advocate against abortion and assisted look on, Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton blesses the wont, Francis didn’t trade in abstractions. suicide but for immigration reform and ground where the Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus will build instead, he focused his remarks on four attention to the poor? How can it stand a novitiate. The congregation’s Mother General Maria del Mar Merino was outstanding figures from American history against the abuse of the environment and at the Mass and blessing. Bishop Monforton celebrated the Mass and de- – Abraham lincoln, Martin luther King for the free market, against the death pen- livered his homily in Spanish. Sister Visitacion de Maria Martinez, mother Jr., Dorothy Day and thomas Merton – alty, and for the family? With God out of superior, Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus, also participated, each of whom spoke of some dimension of the picture, it is indeed hard to make sense along with Ben Wetmore and Steven R. Szczepanski of MacLachlan Cor- authentic freedom. Anyone familiar with of such an array of opinions, but with God nelius and Filoni, Pittsburgh, architecture, planning and interior design. my work over the years would know that all at the heart of things, the various positions The women religious purchased the former St. Pius the Tenth Church four of these people are heroes of mine. i of the church fall into harmony, much like in 2014 and created Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Oratory, Lovers Lane, have a photo of lincoln over the desk in my the medallions in a rose window. if God Steubenville, after having established the congregation’s first house in office; i have written extensively on King exists, then every individual person that he the United States in 2011 in the former St. Pius the Tenth rectory, Lovers and have done a number of videos on his has created is a subject of rights, freedom Lane. The sisters have demolished a former school at the site where the life and legacy; Dorothy Day is featured and dignity. if God exists, then no one is novitiate will be built. (Photo by DeFrancis) prominently in my documentary “Ca- expendable and everyone is equally worthy tholicism” (see, episode 2); and thomas of respect. it is none other than the con- Merton is, quite simply, one of the major templative attitude exemplified byt homas Discoveries on Mars may reveal God’s personality reasons that i entered the priesthood, and Merton that reveals this deep consistency. VAtiCAn CitY (CnS) — A Vatican summer months, on the surface of Mars. a photo of him is in eyeshot as i type these How wonderful and strange that a pope astronomer said the latest discovery of the latest discovery adds to the debate words. would be addressing Congress at all, but flowing liquid water on the surface of Mars of whether life ever existed, or could exist, i would love to explore the pope’s analy- how surpassing wonderful and strange was exciting. beyond the planet earth. brother Consol- sis of each of these giants, but given the it was that he should use the occasion to “You can see the traces of the rivers magno told Vatican radio, “We have no limited scope of this article, i will focus hold up before the lawmakers of the most changing over the course of a Martian idea whether life is so rare that it never on the one i consider the most important, powerful nation on earth the example of year. So we are not talking about water occurs anywhere, or so common that it oc- namely Merton. What Merton signaled for a trappist monk who gave his life to the that was there a long time ago or water curs everywhere, and that’s why we have the pope was the openness to dialogue with contemplation of God. that is frozen under the surface, but actual to look at places life could be to see just other religions to be sure, but also and more liquid water on the surface,” Jesuit brother how rare or how common it actually is.” significantly, the contemplative openness Bishop Barron is an auxiliary bishop Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican brother Consolmagno said discovering if to the reality of God, to a dimension that of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and observatory, told Vatican radio. there were or were not life found beyond goes beyond the empirical world and the the founder of Word on Fire Catholic nASA scientists confirmed Sept. 28 earth would reveal something about God’s achievements of the individual ego. this is Ministries. that liquid water flows, at least during the personality. THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015 9 ‘Unite suffering’ with those grieving PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — St. Joseph to happen is hard to understand,” he wrote. Parish in Roseburg hosted an emotional “Sadly, we live in the midst of a culture that Mass the evening of Oct. 1 for 10 people does not value the dignity and sacredness who died in a shooting that morning at of every human life as it once did.” Umpqua Community College. Auxiliary The archbishop told Catholics in Rose- Bishop Peter Smith traveled from Portland burg to “unite their suffering” with those for the liturgy. directly affected and to pray for healing Authorities in Roseburg, in green rolling and strength of those who lost loved ones. hills 180 miles south of Portland, identified Some of the injured were taken to Mercy the shooter Oct. 2 as 26-year-old Chris Medical Center in Roseburg. More criti- Harper Mercer, but did not give details cally injured patients were transferred to about him. Nine others were wounded. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center FBI investigators say the gunman in Eugene. Of those transferred patients, brought six legally purchased weapons to two were in critical condition and one is the small college and was wearing a flak serious, a PeaceHealth spokeswoman said. jacket. A witness reports he asked students Many Catholic parishes in Oregon are what their religions were before he began sending what organizers call “Posters of shooting. Hope” to St. Joseph Church in Roseburg. One student at the college and the Teens have been writing messages of Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton congratulates sister of a second student both told news encouragement and love for Roseburg women religious on their anniversaries. They include Franciscan Sister organizations that Mercer told people in residents. Third Order Regular of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother (Toronto) Kath- classrooms to stand up and declare whether Comments have come from around the erine Caldwell, left, celebrating 25 years as a sister; Sister of the Good they were Christian. If they responded yes, nation. Shepherd (Carrollton) Lynn Reid, 40 years; and Sister of the Good Shep- they were shot in the head. If they answered “There’s another community stunned herd (Carrollton) Sheila Rooney, 50 years. Annually, Msgr. John Michael no or gave some other answer, they were with grief, and communities across the Campbell, rector of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Marietta, shot elsewhere. country forced to relive their own anguish, as the delegate for religious in the Diocese of Steubenville, hosts the The attack ended when the gunman shot and parents across the country who are women for dinner, which is preceded by Mass, celebrated by the bishop. himself on campus. scared because they know it might have Sister Jeanne Vucic, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, also is At a Roseburg news conference Oct. 2, been their families or their children,” celebrating her 60th anniversary. (Photo provided by Father Nelson) after Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin President Barack Obama said. refused to answer more questions, a foreign He added, “It cannot be this easy for reporter called out, “Why does this keep somebody who wants to inflict harm on happening in America?” other people to get his or her hands on a Bishop asks for prayers, support Portland Archbishop Alexander K. gun. ... I’d ask the American people to think CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — Bishop closely monitoring, nine have breached or Sample rushed a letter to the people of about how they can get our government to Robert E. Guglielmone of Charleston failed completely and one was intention- Roseburg hours after the shooting. change these (gun) laws and to save lives asked for prayers for the families of those ally breached to relieve pressure on it. The “I am saddened beyond words over the and to let young people grow up, and that killed as well as for those whose homes dams are part of the 70-mile network of tragedy that has struck your local commu- will require a change of politics.” were destroyed in what officials called a lakes and streams that make up the Gills nity,” the archbishop wrote. “Even though “What should have been a sanctuary for 1,000-year storm that brought extreme Creek Watershed. I am unable to be physically present with education and a symbol of bright futures rains that deluged South Carolina. The emergency management division you at this particular moment, know that will now become the latest memorial of Authorities said at least 14 people died also reported that several rivers remained I am very much united with all of you in victims lost to America’s gun violence epi- and media reported that rescuers have had above flood stage Oct. 6. Mandatory spirit and in prayer. We are one body in demic,” said Dan Gross, president of the to pluck hundreds from swamped cars and evacuations were ordered for some areas Christ, and when even one member suffers, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. flooded houses. Some residents remained and a curfew was mandated by Charleston we all suffer with them. My heart is indeed “All of our faith traditions abhor vio- in danger Oct. 6 from residual effects of officials. very heavy with sorrow as I grieve with all lence, and Ecumenical Ministries of Or- saturated grounds that can unearth weak- Msgr. Richard Harris, diocesan vicar of you.” egon has joined the National Council of ened trees and collapse roads. general, is pastor of St. Joseph Church The archbishop went on to say he cannot Churches in calling for action to prevent “We simply ask for prayers, especially located near one of the flooded areas along begin to make sense of the tragedy. gun violence,” said Jan Elfers, interim ex- for the families of those who lost their Lake Katherine in Columbia. The church “Why such shooting tragedies continue ecutive director of Ecumenical Ministries. lives in this horrific storm,” Bishop Gug- was without power and closed Oct. 4, so lielmone told The Catholic Miscellany, Masses were canceled. newspaper of the Charleston Diocese. He said he knew of 10 parishioners who “Many people lost homes, cars and other had to be rescued by boat. “They have lost possessions, but in time and with assistance everything,” Msgr. Harris said. these can be replaced. The strong spirit One family had to put their children on of our people in South Carolina and their their shoulders and carry them through lively faith will get us through this difficult chin-deep water, he added. time and will sustain us.” Tracy Bates, Catholic Mutual’s claims State officials declared a state of emer- risk manager for the Diocese of Charleston, gency Oct. 1 as unprecedented rains and had nine reports of damage from parishes as flash flood conditions raged throughout the of the morning of Oct. 6 and said that calls state. continued to come in from parishes in Myrtle Bishop Guglielmone canceled the On Beach, Summerville and Georgetown. Fire With Faith conference set for Oct. In addition to the bricks and mortar dam- 2-3 in Simpsonville, 200 miles northwest age, the diocesan Office of Archives and of Charleston. Other diocesan events were Records Management was concerned about postponed and rescheduled. historically important items and put out The National Weather Service reported a call to parishes to offer assistance with that from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, Charleston documents. “We’re happy to consult with saw 23.61 inches of rain, while nearby vendors, help develop records recovery Summerville, which also had significant plans, find temporary housing for records, flooding and evacuations, was inundated or make on-site visits,” said Brian Fahey, by 19.47 inches. Columbia Airport had archivist. 10.77 inches. Bishop Guglielmone has sent a request It was the dams in Columbia, however, to pastors asking them to take up a special that wrought more damage. The South collection within the next several weeks to Carolina Emergency Management Divi- help parishioners who lost their homes and sion reported that of 18 dams officials are churches that sustained damage. 10 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015

Adena — “Enjoy Coupon Books” are being sold by St. Casimir CWC. To order a book, which costs $40, call the church office at (740) 546-3463. Adena/Dillonvale — The St. Casimir, Adena, and St. Adalbert, Dillonvale, Youth Group will U sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 18, at St. Adalbert School hall, 39 Smithfield St., Dillonvale. Dinners cost $8 each; carryouts will be available. Athens — A new ministry titled “The Elijah Min- P istry” is being established at St. Paul Parish and the Christ the King University Parish. It is aimed at helping community members in need with financial hardships, child or household care, material needs, and spiritual and emotional support. For additional information, and telephone the parish office at (740) 592-2711 or (740) 593-7822. Bellaire — St. John Parish will sponsor a fall card party Nov. 8, in the church hall. Doors will open at noon; games will begin at 1 p.m. Cost for admission is $6. Lunch will be included in the admission price, D and baked goods will be sold. The event will also feature raffles and a Chinese auction. For reserva- tions, telephone (740) 676-0051. St. Agnes Catholic Woman’s Club is, once again, making and selling pumpkin rolls, Beverly — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults say, in front, from left, Paula Robson, Barbara Crugnale, JoAnne Raha, CWC president, sessions, for anyone interested in learning more and Jackie Parks; and, in back, from left, Karen Sabatino, Debbie DiNofrio, Jeanette O about the Catholic Church, will begin Oct. 14, at Gibson and Theresa Madden. The pumpkin rolls are $9 each and may be ordered by St. Bernard Church. For more information call the telephoning St. Agnes Church hall (740) 535-0098; Raha (740) 282-1612 or Crugnale parish office, (740) 984-2555. (740) 535-0174. Pumpkin rolls will be available for pickup in the parish hall, 204 St. Caldwell — Topic for Bible study discussion, Clair Ave., Mingo Junction, from 9 a.m. until noon and 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays which is held from 10-11:30 a.m., Mondays, in the through Thursdays. All orders should be picked up within two days of ordering. The St. Stephen Church annex, is the Gospel of Matthew. W last day to place an order for a pumpkin roll is Oct. 22. All pumpkin roll orders must St. Stephen Parish will sponsor a parish social be picked up by noon Oct. 27. (Photo by Father Dunfee) and bingo from 5-8 p.m., Oct. 11, at the church hall. Proceeds will benefit Parish School of Religion and vacation Bible school programs. A country store N will also be featured at the event. Church hall. There will be food, a raffle and gloves, scarves, shoes and boots, adult and children Vendors and anyone who would like to sell crafts prizes at the event. Music will be provided by the sizes, will be accepted at the hall at 9 a.m. the day at the upcoming St. Stephen CWC fall bazaar can Pickin’ on Country Band. of the event. call Beth Bridgman at (740) 838-5481, to reserve Ironton — An annual turkey dinner, which will Martins Ferry — Boscov’s is hosting “Friends a spot. The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 benefit St. Lawrence Central and St. Joseph Central Helping Friends Day” Oct 20. Shopping passes are the p.m., Nov. 14, at St. Stephen Church hall. Cost is High schools, will be held from 1-5 p.m., Oct. 25, available for $5 and provide a 25 percent discount $20 per table. in St. Joseph Church undercroft. on all purchases made the day of the event. To pur- Cambridge — An autumn salad luncheon will A blood drive will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., chase a pass, call St. Mary Central School at (740) be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 16, at St. Oct. 31, at St. Joseph Central High School gymna- 633-5424. The school will receive the profit from Benedict Church social hall. Cost is $6 per person; sium, 912 S. Sixth St. Make an appointment online each pass sold. containers will be available for takeout. at redcrossblood.org; enter St.JosephHSIronton, or McConnelsville — Bob Drabik, director of Mor- D Cambridge — St. Benedict School will sponsor a telephone (800) RED CROSS. If the blood drive gan County United Ministries, which assists Morgan “Monster Book Fair” from 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. goal is met, students may be eligible for scholarship County residents in need, will speak at 1 p.m., Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, in the school social hall, Gomber monies through the Red Cross. 13, at St. James Church social hall. He will discuss Avenue. Books can also be purchased following the Ironton — The annual fall and Christmas craft a number of programs available for children and Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 Masses at St. Benedict Church. sale, sponsored by the Ironton Catholic community adults. I Online ordering is available from Oct. 17 through CWC will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 17, at St. Morges — St. Mary of the Immaculate Concep- Nov. 2, at scholastic.com/fair. Joseph Church, in the undercroft. tion Parish will sponsor an annual turkey dinner A fundraiser will be held the evening of Oct. 22, Little Hocking — Msgr. John Michael Campbell, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 25. Adults eat for $10; at Bob Evans, 2358 Southgate Parkway. Fifteen rector of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assump- children eat for $6. percent of all orders will benefit St. Benedict School. tion, Marietta, will present a talk about the Eastern Richmond — An Oktoberfest will be held from Carrollton — Adult education classes are being rites of the Catholic Church at 7 p.m., Oct. 21, at St. noon-4 p.m., Oct. 11, at St. John Fisher Church. O held at 9:40 a.m., Sundays, in Our Lady of Mercy Ambrose Church. He will celebrate an Easter-rite The menu will include turkey, pork loin, mashed Parish hall. Currently being discussed is “The Lay liturgy at 7 p.m., Oct. 28, at St. Ambrose Church. potatoes, gravy, haluski and more. Cost for adults Members of Christ’s Faithful People,” by Pope St. Marietta — A live auction, sponsored by St. to attend is $8; children, 4-12 years of age, can John Paul II. Mary School, will be held at 6 p.m., Oct. 11, in St. attend for $4; children, 3 years of age and under, A Polishfest will be sponsored by Our Lady of Mary Parish Center. are admitted for free. C Mercy Parish from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 1, in St. Mary School will sponsor a “Fall Back 5K St. Clairsville — A student art show and smoked the church hall. An all-you-can-eat buffet will be Run/Walk” Nov. 1, at the gazebo at East Musk- chicken lunch will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m., featured. Cost for adults to eat is $12; youth, 5-12 ingum Park, Front Street. Registration will be held Nov. 1, in St. Mary Church Marian Hall. Each years of age, eat for $4; children, 4 years of age and from 1-1:45 p.m.; the walk will begin at 2 p.m. student will have one piece of artwork on display. under, eat for free. Entertainment will be provided Registration fees for students, 18 years of age and The lunch will include half a smoked chicken, po- E by Jim Bebesi & His Polka Pals; there will be a under, is $12; adults, $15, if registered by Oct. 15, tato salad, baked beans, roll, dessert and beverage. cash prize raffle, also. Proceeds will benefit the $20 after Oct. 15. For an application form, visit Presale tickets, which can be purchased by calling Our Lady of Mercy building fund. the school at 320 Marion St. or go to www.river- St. Mary Central School, (740) 695-3189, cost $9. Fulda — St. Mary of the Immaculate Concep- cityrunners.com. To register by mail, make check A limited number of tickets will be available at the tion Parish will sponsor an annual “Sauerkraut and payable to St. Mary Boosters and send to Ann door the day of the event for $10. Bohnen Brie” dinner from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 Kerenyi, 116 Mound Drive, Marietta, OH 45750. Boscov’s is hosting “Friends Helping Friends S p.m., Nov. 1, at the church. The menu will include For additional information email Ann Kerenyi at Day” Oct 20. Shopping passes are available for pork, sauerkraut, bohnen brie, mashed potatoes, [email protected]. $5 and provide a 25 percent discount on all pur- homemade noodles, applesause, roll dessert and Marietta — The Basilica of St. Mary of the As- chases made the day of the event. Passes can be beverage. Bingo will be played from 1-3 p.m., and sumption Health Ministry will conduct an annual purchased at St. Mary Central School, 226 W. a raffle drawing will take place at 3 p.m. winter coat giveaway at 11 a.m., Oct. 14, at the Main St. The school will receive the profit from E Harriettsville — A Halloween square dance Council 478 hall, which is each pass sold. will be held from 8-11 p.m., Oct. 24, at St. Henry located on Gilman Avenue. Donations of coats, hats, To Page 11 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015 11

Around and About

Athens — A Habitat for Humanity faith be served. Tickets cost $5 for adults and John Joseph Jessing Council 1664 will spon- information or to register, visit www. build scrap metal drive will be held from 9 $3 for children. sor a pancake breakfast at 10:30 a.m., Oct. catholicsocialscientists.org, email Car- a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Athens County Gallipolis — Knights of Columbus 11, at Sacred Heart Church hall. Cost to eat rie Libetti at [email protected], or Fairgrounds, 286 W. Union St. Council 3335 will sponsor a benefit break- is $5. telephone (740) 284-5262. Carey, Ohio — A Mass for expectant fast following the celebration of the 8 a.m. St. Clairsville — A rosary rally will Toronto — Throughout the month of parents will be celebrated at noon, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. Masses at St. Louis Church. begin at noon, Oct. 10, at Belmont County November, the Franciscan Sisters Third at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Proceeds will benefit youth activities at St. Courthouse Plaza, 101 W. Main St. Order Regular of Penance of the Sorrowful Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St. A Mass Louis Parish, which are sponsored by the For additional information, call Mary Mother will pray for deceased members of for hope and healing, for cancer victims, Knights. D’Ambrosia at (740) 695-2746. families and friends. Names of the departed survivors, caregivers and their loved ones, Ironton — Members of Knights of Steubenville — A panel discussion of can be submitted online at www.Franciscan- will be celebrated at 7 p.m., Oct. 23, at Columbus Council 1405 serve soup and the moral, political and philosophical issues SistersTOR.org, by Oct. 27, or by mail to the basilica. For additional information, sandwiches from 5-8 p.m., Tuesdays, at surrounding interrogational torture will be Franciscan Sisters TOR, 369 Little Church telephone (419) 396-7107. the council home, 2101 S. Third St. held from 8-9:30 p.m., Oct. 13, in the Tony Road, Toronto, OH 43964. An All Souls’ Columbus, Ohio — Cardinal Peter Martins Ferry — A choir/music festival and Nina Gentile Gallery of the J.C. Wil- Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., Nov. 2, Turkson, president of the Pontifical will be held at 7 p.m., Oct. 18, at the First liams Center at Franciscan University of in the Father of Mercy Chapel, Our Lady of Council for Justice and Peace and the first Presbyterian Church, 400 Walnut St. The Steubenville. Sorrows Monastery. cardinal from Ghana, will visit The Ohio offering taken up that evening will support The dangers posed by strident govern- Wheeling, W.Va. — The Tri-State Tax State University campus for a community the Daily Bread Center. mental regulations that impact the mis- Institute will provide an educational pro- discussion on global sustainability. His Parkersburg, W.Va. — The Parkers- sions of faith-based universities will be gram to accountants, lawyers, bankers, talk will begin at 7 p.m., Nov. 2, at Mer- burg Catholic High School Athletic Asso- the subject of a talk presented by Patrick J. financial planners, insurance executives shon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St. The ciation will sponsor an “Outback Dinner” Reilly, founder and president of the Cardinal and development professionals Oct. 20. The event is open to the public, but tickets are from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 14, at the school, Newman Society, at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 16, in daylong program will begin at 8:30 a.m. required to attend. Tickets can be reserved which is located at 3201 Fairview Ave. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s and conclude at 5 p.m., at Wheeling Jesuit online at https://wexarts.org/tickets/1528. Adult dinners cost $15, $10 for students. Pugliese Auditorium in Sts. Cosmos and University’s Troy Theater. For additional For additional information, telephone To purchase a ticket or for additional Damian Science Hall. information about the number of Continu- Gina Langen at (614) 688-4423 or visit information, telephone the high school at The true meaning of marriage in mod- ing Education Unit credits offered and the http://oee.osu.edu/cardinal-peter-turkson. (304) 485-6341. ern society, Catholic business ethics and cost of the program, contact Paula Ullom at html. A“Big Blue Bash” will be held from 6-10 the societal implications of liberalism (304) 243-2057 or email [email protected]. Dillonvale — The annual Hugh Smith p.m., Oct. 23, at Parkersburg Catholic High and individualism are among topics that Wheeling, W.Va. — Faith in Action pancake breakfast will be held from School, 3201 Fairview Ave. A prayer service, will be discussed during the 23rd annual Caregivers is selling “Enjoy Coupon 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 18, at the Dillonvale chicken dinner, live band, DJ and games for conference for the Society of Catholic Books” for the Wheeling, West Virginia, Presbyterian Church, 52 Liberty St. Pan- children will be part of the activities. Social Scientists Oct. 23-24, at Franciscan and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. To cakes, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice will Pomeroy — Knights of Columbus Msgr. University of Steubenville. For additional reserve a copy, telephone (304) 243-5420.

St. Anthony of Padua parishioners, from left, Dick Riley, Kathy Brown, Barbara Aubrey, Craig Aubrey, Alfreda Zadell, John Petronek and William Dorsch gather to make plans for the parish’s annual turkey dinner, noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 11. The fundraiser will be served at the St. Anthony of Padua School hall, 630 Main St., Bridgeport. Shuttle parking will be available to and from the church parking lots the day of the dinner, which includes turkey, dressing, mashed and sweet potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, rolls, beverages and desserts. Cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Takeouts will be available. Raffles will be held during the dinner. Father John F. Mucha is parish pastor. (Photo by DeFrancis)

Up and Down the Diocese

From Page 10 “The Holy Rosary” will be discussed at 7 tary and Junior High schools, will be held High School students Nov. 13 through Nov. Steubenville — A blessing and investi- p.m., Oct. 20, at Holy Rosary Church, as part from noon-5 p.m., Nov. 1, in Triumph of 15, in Lanman Hall, Berkman Theater, 320 ture ceremony with the Miraculous Medal of the “Be Not Afraid Family Hour.” The the Cross Holy Rosary auditorium. Adult West View Avenue. will take place following the celebration of family hour is combined with devotion and dinners cost $8; student dinners, for ages Tiltonsville — The St. Joseph Parish the 5:15 p.m. Mass, Oct. 19, at Holy Rosary catechesis. For more information, call (740) 4-14, cost $5; children under the age of 3, Women’s Auxiliary is selling “Enjoy Coupon Church; Benediction and novena prayers 266-7255, (740) 284-1539 or (502) 599-4482. eat for free. There will also be numerous Books” for $40. Coupons in the book can be will then follow. Miraculous Medals will Steubenville — The eighth annual “Ris- raffles at the event. used until November 2016. To purchase a be available, without charge, for anyone torante Mussio” pasta dinner, sponsored by Steubenville — The musical “Hello book, call Joyce Rankin, (740) 859-647 or wanting to be invested. Bishop John King Mussio Central Elemen- Dolly” will be presented by Catholic Central Marsha Chrisagis, (740) 859-4492. Obituaries

Peter Babiczuk, 62, Minerva, St. Jeanette M. Eannarelli, 89, Triumph of Terence Huck, 58, St. Bernard, Beverly, Virginia M. Prince Potnick, 97, Lan- Gabriel, Sept. 24. the Cross, Steubenville, Oct. 1. Oct. 2. sing, St. Joseph, Bridgeport, Sept. 28. Rodger Brown, 72, Bellaire, St. John, Thomas F. Feeney, 73, Steubenville, Katherine Ladyga, 93, Palm Harbor, Dorothy Rocko, 86, 195 Belt St., Pow- Sept. 18. Holy Family, Sept. 3. Florida, St. Mary, Shadyside, Sept. 19. hatan Point, St. John Vianney, Sept. 25. Cheryl Columbo, 68, Bellaire, St. Michelene “Mickey” Hauber, 75, St. Joseph Melet, 89, Fairpoint, St. Mary, Joan J. Tucci, 85, Steubenville, Holy John, Sept. 2. Teresa of Avila, Cadiz, Sept. 13. St. Clairsville, Sept. 20. Family, Sept. 9. 12 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER OCT. 9, 2015

After action by Steubenville City Council in late September, the Diocese of Steubenville will be able to carry out plans to utilize a portion of a street and an alley to create a cul-de-sac in front of a renovated, restored and renewed Holy Name Cathedral. Attorney Thomas S. Wilson, diocesan Office of Civil Law, announced that council, with the back- ing of Steubenville city officials, has passed three ordinances that will permit the vacation of a portion of South Fifth Street and Webster Alley (visible behind the cathedral, at right) and will dedicate land at the corner of the street and alley as a cul-de-sac for public use (visible in plat, at right). Specifications have been drawn for the roadwork. Bids are being sought. Work is expected to begin in coming weeks, said James G. Piazza, executive assis- tant to the bishop. Once completed, the road- work will help create a plaza-type atmosphere that will enhance the multimillion-dollar ca- thedral renovation, restoration and renewal. When Bishop Monforton announced that the cathedral for the Diocese of Steubenville would remain Holy Name Cathedral, he was greeted with applause. Since the announce- ment, plans continue to be drawn that depict a cathedral with a Romanesque architecture that includes a pitched roof, multistory bell tower and an interior that memorializes par- ishes, present and former. Money continues to be raised for the project. Mail donations to Holy Name Cathedral Renovation, Diocese of Steubenville, P.O. Box 969, Steubenville, OH 43952-5969. Donations can be made online, also. Log on to the diocesan website, www. diosteub.org. (Photo by DeFrancis; plat by Vince Dowdle & Associates LLC, Bloomingdale)

Women in retreat at St. Ambrose Church hear about the power of prayer LITTLE HOCKING — It was a rainy member of St. Ambrose Parish. the church and its grounds and then to had been assigned – “What’s happening Saturday, but the approximate 65 women After Beaty’s presentation and again spend another 15 minutes sharing with between you and God.” seated in St. Ambrose Church Oct. 3 were following the afternoon presenter, women their partners – who they randomly found Second speaker Ambrozy’s story was out to “Renew Your Spirit” during a “La- were invited to walk for 15 minutes around during discussion sessions to which they one of conversion. She centered her pre- dies Retreat Day.” sentation on “Life is Better When As School Sister of Notre You’re Laughing.” A lifelong Baptist, Dame Joan Marie VanBeek di- Ambrozy detailed her conversion to rected the women from listening Catholicism 10 years ago. Reminding to speakers to discussing what the women from Ohio, West Virginia they had to say to singing, Sue and Pennsylvania that they each are Beaty and Robin Ambrozy, St. “a child of God,” she suggested, Ambrose parishioners, shared drawing on her mother’s advice, their stories. “Don’t worry, God has something The “Covenant With the better planned for you.” Spirit” allowed Beaty to trace Ambrozy is active in youth minis- her life through a lost first love, try at St. Ambrose and in nearby West marriage, motherhood, depres- Virginia. sion, divorce and a vision to Kay Carter, a member of St. Mary help people. A 25-year social of the Hills Parish, Buchtel, provided worker, Beaty advised, “Trust music for the day. in the Lord, and he will direct Sue Beaty, standing left, in front of her peers who are finishing lunch, and Robin Ambrozy, Father Robert A. Gallagher, pastor your path. ... As women of faith standing right, were the featured speakers at the annual “Renew Your Spirit Ladies Retreat of St. Ambrose Parish, celebrated the we can make a difference in this Day” Oct. 3 at St. Ambrose Church, where Father Robert A. Gallagher, standing center, is pas- sacrament of penance. world.” tor. School Sister of Notre Dame Joan Marie VanBeek, standing second from left, introduced St. Ambrose women provided a lav- Beaty is a 46-year active the speakers. Miriam Allen was a small group discussions coordinator. (Photo by DeFrancis) ish lunch of homemade foods.